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Re: Harold Wright Replica Mouthpiece

Author: Ed
Date: 2022-09-04 21:28

Yes, I saw the same thing. At one point they were relatively inexpensive, which would make them a reasonable option for most players. This new price puts it among the highest level premium mouthpieces. I would be interested in learning more about these and what changes were done.

I was wondering the same thing about the facing and internal dimensions. Matson was a master at tweaking those dimensions to bring out the absolute best characteristics of the mouthpiece blank. That can make or break a mouthpiece. Two facings that are identical but on very different blanks can yield very different results. When working on the old Selmer blanks he would adjust the baffle, bore, sidewalls, rails, etc. I remember that was often 2 hours of work to get them to respond the way he desired. That work was where his mastery really showed.

In one of my visits to him we were talking about that process and he said "Anyone can put a facing on a mouthpiece"

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